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False smartphone alert of major quake leaves millions in Japan sweating
Millions of smartphones across Tokyo started beeping in unison on Monday after a quake-alert app warned them that a huge tremor was about to strike. It was, however, sent in error, sparking unnecessary panic among those expecting the worst.
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Ready to bokeh? Xiaomi’s newest smartphone is, thanks to a funky dual-lens camera
Proving dual-lens cameras are one of the hottest smartphone trends of the year, Xiaomi has announced the Redmi Pro. The two camera lenses on the back of this metal smartphone produce pictures with a bokeh-style effect.
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I accidentally broke the super-rugged Cat S60 smartphone
This year's Mobile World Congress played host to plenty of phones I couldn't stop playing with, and the $ 599, Caterpillar-branded Cat S60 was near the top of my list. First, though, a painfully obvious disclosure: I have never, nor do I currently, wo…
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China smartphone makers snap up patents in fight for market dominance
Stepping into the ring to fight over China and its prime smartphone market are the country’s own smartphone makers, as they begin to acquire patents by way of licensing deals, acquisitions, and a whole lot of money.
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Pantech is back from the brink with the quirky IM-100 smartphone
Korean phone manufacturer Pantech announced the IM-100, the once-embattled company’s first Android phone in 20 months. It will only be available in Pantech’s home country of South Korea.
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Do you want Jolla’s swish new smartphone? Tough luck, you can’t have one
Jolla, the company responsible for Android alternative OS Sailfish, has a new phone called the Jolla C. The limited edition device comes as part of a new developer-led initiative to boost interest in the software, and the program has already sold out.
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Chinese startup Moxi Group could release the first flexible smartphone this year
Flexible displays are being developed by a number of big companies, but so far we have yet to see a truly flexible device in stores. That could change later this year, however, with the release of such a device by Moxi Group.
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Google has a new, free app to help you do science with your smartphone
Hoping to bring out the curiosity in each of us, Google has unveiled Science Journal, an app that measures and records data in real time, and then turns all that input into consumer-friendly graphs and charts.
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Here’s a personal marathon trainer that fits inside your smartphone
Training for a 5k, 10k, half-marathon, or marathon? The Polar Running Program is here to help, offering personalized advice on how to properly train for a specific long-distance run.
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Gartner: The era of double-digit smartphone growth is over
Smartphone growth is on the decline, according to a recent report from Gartner. In fact, 2016 will be the first year that global smartphone growth will be under 10 percent, due in part to more complex carrier plans and incremental smartphone updates.
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Report: AT&T wants to build its own smartphone using a forked version of Android
According to sources, AT&T might be developing its own smartphone. The carrier could be looking for ZTE to manufacture it and it would feature a forked version of Android developed by Cyanogen
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Meet the InFocus Bingo 10, the world’s cheapest Marshmallow smartphone
U.S.-based InFocus unveiled the Bingo 10, the newest addition to its smartphone lineup that claims to be the world’s cheapest smartphone running Android 6.0 Marshmallow. The phone is only available in India.
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America’s booming unlocked smartphone market draws notice
Unlocked smartphones have become more popular than ever before, having captured nine percent of the overall U.S. smartphone market. However, this could only be the beginning of a booming market.
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This automated store in Sweden doesn’t have any human employees — only a smartphone app
At this convenience store in the town of Viken, Sweden, you won’t find a single cashier — or even a cash register for that matter. The entire store is unmanned, and patrons must use a smartphone or tablet to enter and purchase goods from it.
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Apple is the most preferred smartphone brand in the US, followed by Samsung and Motorola
Apple is the most preferred smartphone brand for consumers looking to change their device in the U.S., followed by Samsung, Motorola, and LG, according to the latest data from Kantar Worldpanel ComTech.
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Article12 wants to ensure your right to privacy via your smartphone
Named after Article 12 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which grants the right to privacy, this Zurich company wants to replace Blackberry. Article12 has contracted a manufacturer to provide its secure operating system on a secure device.
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Ashton Kutcher shares his favourite Motorola smartphone features
Ashton Kutcher has been a Product Engineer for Lenovo for over two-years and during that time he’s helped develop the Yoga family of Android-powered tablets. Now, however, he’s focusing his attention on smartphones. Earlier today, Kutcher published a post on Motorola’s official blog in which he explained that the company has been at the forefront of emerging handheld technology for the past 3o-years, and that he will be spending most of 2016 in the Moto Labs, listening to consumer feedback, to aid future handset enhancement.
The actor also took the opportunity to share three videos from the Moto Labs, highlighting the capabilities of the company’s latest Verizon-exclusive smartphone, the Droid Turbo 2. The first clip showcases the device’s famous shatterproof display, the second video exhibits the firm’s innovative hands-free mode that comes preloaded on all Moto X handsets, and the final movie demonstrates the sheer speed of Motorola’s Turbo Charging feature.
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The FBI still hasn’t cracked the San Bernardino terrorists’ encrypted smartphone
The FBI hasn’t cracked the encryption on a smartphone belonging to the perpetrators of the San Bernardino attack, the agency’s director recently told the Senate Intelligence Committee.
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Samsung’s new trademark might mean ambient notifications for its next major smartphone
Samsung has applied for the trademark “Always On Display” in the U.S., which offers a hint that it may plan to introduce an ambient notification feature in its next flagship smartphones.
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Get a new phone for cheap at T-Mobile’s Half-Off Smartphone Event
On Wednesday, T-Mobile launched its Half-Off Smartphone Event that allows both new and existing T-Mobile Simple Choice customers to buy all Samsung, LG, and other smartphones for 50 percent off when they buy another device.
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No smartphone? No problem with Lyft’s new Concierge service for senior citizens
Lyft has introduced Concierge, a “third-party Web request product” that allows Lyft partners to request rides on behalf of others. And because it’s a Web-based app, smartphones aren’t needed to initiate or complete the transaction.
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Which smartphone OS wins 2015? Android Marshmallow vs. iOS 9 vs. Windows 10 Mobile
What’s the best smartphone platform of them all? We take a detailed look at the differences between the top three and try to pick a winner for various categories. Who will come out on top as we pit Android against iOS and Windows Phone?
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Huawei D8 high end smartphone in pipeline for 2016
A new rumor out of China indicates Huawei still has plans to release the Huawei D8 even though the timing has been pushed back to 2016. An original roadmap for Huawei devices showed the Huawei D8 on schedule for 2015, but that is not going to happen.
The Huawei D8 will be powered by the as-yet-unannounced Kiron 960 processor. The device will have a quad HD 5.5-inch sapphire glass screen and come equipped with 4 GB of RAM. All of this adds up to a device targeted at the high end where Huawei hopes to start competing against Samsung’s devices. Early indications are that the device will be priced in excess of 5,000 yuan ($ 774 USD).
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BlackBerry chief John Chen hints at potential midrange smartphone next year
BlackBerry’s chief executive John Chen hinted at more high-end and midrange smartphones coming in the near future, but a lot of the future mobile plans depends on the success of the Priv — the company’s first Android smartphone.
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The world’s ‘most powerful’ smartphone isn’t, but it’s still good
One smartphone maker is learning the hard way why you shouldn't promise more than you can deliver. Yu (partly owned by India's Micromax) has unveiled the Yutopia, which it bills as the "most powerful phone on the planet." There's only one problem:…
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Report: Smartphone market will see smallest growth on record in 2015
Smartphone shipments will slow to single-digit growth in 2015, driven by sluggish growth in Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Western Europe; and lowered expectations for Windows Phone shipments.
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LG dresses up a mid-range smartphone in an all-metal suit
LG has announced that it'll begin selling the LG Zero, its first smartphone to come with an all metal body, to customers in Taiwan from this week. Shortly afterward, the Korean conglomerate will begin hawking the mid-range device to users in Asia, Eu…
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Track your heart rate from your bag or your pocket with your smartphone
No wrist real estate? No problem. If you want to reserve the precious space on your forearm for bracelets, but still want an accurate fitness tracker, prepare to rejoice — MIT researchers are working on a project they’re calling BioPhone.
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Samsung is No. 1 in global smartphone shipments, Apple is king in North America
About 1 in 5 smartphones shipped around the world in the second quarter of 2015 was a Samsung, according to a recent report. Among the other notable findings is that Huawei moved up one spot to become the third largest global mobile phone manufacturer.
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We take a look at Acer’s massive, 10-core Predator 6 gaming smartphone
Acer kindly gave us a brief glimpse of its new Predator 6 gaming smartphone, which isn’t ready for sale yet, but does have a final design. It’s a deca-core device with 4GB of RAM, and will mimic a controller’s haptic feedback system.
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ZTE’s low-price, high-tech Axon smartphone is going on sale internationally
ZTE has announced the Axon smartphone will be sold internationally at the end of September. The The Axon Elite comes with a low price and a high spec, including a combination of voice, fingerprint, and eye scanning security technology.
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Nextbit Announces Robin Smartphone on Kickstarter
Founded by two ex-Googlers, Nextbit has announced its first commercial product, the NextBit Robin. An Android smartphone with a major difference, the ability to download apps onto the cloud when you’re not using them.
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Brief video may show leaked Huawei Nexus smartphone, or it may not
Rumors are starting to spread about Google’s next Nexus phone, and there could be two out in 2015, with one being made by Huawei and the other by LG. Here’s what we think we know so far.
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